Authoritarianism

The joy of Arévalo’s victory across Guatemala is now tempered by the knowledge that continued threats of violence and rogue prosecutions will continue, with the ever-present…

Defenders of democracy should push back against autocrats by empowering artists, who cultivate open discourse.

Leaders must communicate carefully with the public and subordinates, and minimize damage to the military, without adding to societal tension.

The Niger coup is part of a cascade of crises that underscore democratic backsliding and the need for a broad regional strategy.

Recognition would be a powerful diplomatic weapon for the US should China abandon a peaceful means to resolve the island's governance.

A surprise finish by an opposition candidate has spurred concern that the second round of elections will be canceled or stolen.

Effects of internal corruption and opaque institutions spill beyond borders, even to the war in Ukraine. Cases show the risks and the hope.

The US approach to protecting its partners against cyber threats has not kept pace with the scale and scope of the challenges.

The Stolen and Lost Travel Document (SLTD) system, which has less internal scrutiny and checks, can also be wielded against critics.

How repressive States have begun to abuse multilateral human rights organizations, and what should be done to counter them.

Comments by his ministers and party leaders reinforce the lamentable record of the government’s abusive and discriminatory policies.

Authoritarians across the globe are collaborating. To counter them, those interested in protecting democracy must do the same.